Community Life
Week of November 23rd, 2025
Christmas Wish List
The Wish List is a creative way to encourage end of year giving by tying your giving to specifics that are important to you. Naturally to keep the church spinning we need a very generous end of year, especially as we are at a deficit, to cover all of our commitments to the staff, facility and activities so this is an ‘above and beyond’ initiative.
Just check out master list by the tree in the lobby, take an ornament, scan the QR code or go to the web site. Cross it off the list, and we fully fund our vision!
Christmas Choir
Have you ever sung in a choir? Have you ever sung at all? Are you really good at lip-syncing? You should join the choir! Just like the angels in Luke 2:14, we're going to lift our voices in worship to announce the coming of the Messiah in the form of a choir. Our Christmas Choir will be helping lead us in worship on Sunday, December 21 and on Christmas Eve as we welcome the coming Savior, and we would love for you to join us. Rehearsals will happen right after church on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please reach out to Pastor Dan if you would like to join the choir.
Shalom Service - THIS SUNDAY
Let's share our stories! Shalom Services present the opportunity to share the ways God has been present in your life during our gathered worship. Click here for more information.
Prayer Meeting - THIS SUNDAY after the service
We would love for you to join us in praying for our community, our nation, and our world. This one hour interactive prayer gathering is open to all ages. Snacks will be provided.
For more information, please contact Stacy Petersen.
Christian Formation Class: Is the Arm of the Lord too Short?
This Advent season, all ages are invited to join us for a time of learning about and practicing prayer for Council Tree. This will be an interactive class led by Pastor Bert.
November 30, December 7 & 14 @9am
FFH - November 30-December 7
We are again hosting some of those families here at Council Tree. We are thankful for your willingness to serve in the past and invite you to join us again. Our rotation begins Sunday, November 30th through Sunday, December 7th. If you can help out please click here to sign-up.
Blessings,
Carol & Don
Soup Night and Christmas Pageant Live - December 7 @4:30pm
Come (and bring a soup) for the soup potluck. Stay for the Christmas Pageant . . . that you get to be a part of. That's right, everybody has a part in this year's Christmas Pageant Live! This is a night you won't want to miss.
Kids Hope Mentor Needed
There is still a 4th grade girl at Werner Elementary hoping for a mentor. Contact Karen Lachelt or Kathy Brush with questions.
Alpha Center Baby Bottle Campaign
The month of November we are collecting money in baby bottles to fund the Alpha Center’s medical budget. Bring back your baby bottles by the end of November. Contact Connie Trout for more information.
Tippett Memorial Service - December 13
All are invited to join us in remembering Pete Tippett on December 13 at 3:00pm.
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
November 23 - An Epidemic of Mental Illness: Causes and Recommendations, Sundays @9am
November 23 - Shalom Service, @10am
November 23 - Quarterly Prayer Meeting, after the service
November 30-December 7 - Faith Family Hospitality
November 30-December 14 - Is the Arm of the Lord too Short?, Sundays @9am
December 7 - Soup Night and Christmas Pageant Live, Sunday @4:30pm
December 11 - Christmas Concert, Thursday @5:30pm
December 12 - Christmas Concerts, Friday @10:30am and 2pm
December 13 - Pete Tippett Memorial Service, Saturday @3pm
December 18 - Rooted Dinner Party, Thursday @6pm
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
Give Online
If you would like to give online click here.
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